In the first year of legal online gambling, there have been increases and decreases in the revenue due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The reopening of land-based casinos in Pennsylvania last month caused a drop in the revenue from online gambling The monthly tax revenue that Pennsylvania has received has almost doubled tax … Read more
Pokerparty is eyeing the number one spot for the best online poker platform in the United States as it has had a total makeover before rolling out to Pennsylvania players soon. The online poker company is branching out of New Jersey with Pennsylvania and Michigan launches in their future as the popularity and legalities of … Read more
Pennsylvania gambling revenue was down 18% due to the coronavirus shutting down major casinos. Online sportsbooks and casinos managed to make up the bulk of the revenue acquired during the pandemic. Pennsylvania was the number 2 state for commercial casino revenue last year. HARRISBURG, Pa.- Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Pennsylvania’s casino and gambling market … Read more
The Georgia Lottery closed out its fiscal year with an increase from last year’s sales making a record $1.24 billion in profits. This number can be attributed to the use of the lottery’s internet platform that has allowed residents to buy their tickets online during the nationwide closures from COVID-19. ATLANTA – Not even a … Read more
DraftKings has now launched a standalone online casino app in Pennsylvania after previously launching in New Jersey. DraftKings has been an aggressive player in the online gambling industry and looks poised to capitalize as more states look to legalize online casinos. HARRISBURG, Penn. – DraftKings, one of the nation’s top online sportsbooks and daily fantasy … Read more
BetMGM’s request to launch an online casino was discussed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) at a meeting last week. The meeting was not a licensing hearing but is another step in the direction of a potential launch. MGM announced major investments in Roar Digital to handle its online gaming and sports betting platform. … Read more
Pennsylvania horse racetracks are reopening which is set to bring in revenue from both the races as well as betting odds. Horse race betting revenue has been down in PA following the COVID-19 shutdowns. Presque Isle Downs and Casino set to reopen July 27 with safety conditions. ERIE, Pa. – Pennsylvania residents, and tourists have … Read more
Pennsylvania’s sports betting industry is still struggling because of COVID-19, but a huge increase in betting handle for online slots and table games has helped cushion the blow. Pennsylvania’s online gambling industry will prove immensely helpful in mitigating the statewide economic crisis caused by the virus. Sportsbooks are likely at least two or three months … Read more
Massachusetts is considering legalizing an iLottery platform as well as other internet gambling for its 2021 budget proposal. The Coronavirus Pandemic has caused financial losses everywhere and states like Pennsylvania that have an iLottery are still able to maintain a revenue stream from that industry while on lockdown. BOSTON – Massachusetts is considering legalizing an … Read more
Google searches of “online poker” reached the highest amount since 2013 during the pandemic Pennsylviania will be licensing a new online gaming operator, World Series of Poker, in the midst of the peaked interest in online poker LAS VEGAS – While social distancing and staying at home has become a new normal for many Americans, … Read more